In the Midwest, Bloody Marys garnished with meats, cheeses and veggies are works of art. My beverage has skewers of brats, cheese curds and dill pickles.
—Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, WI
Start to Finish: 15 min. • Makes: 6 servings
3 lemon wedges
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
Ice cubes
3 cups chilled tomato juice
2 cups chilled beer
3/4 cup chilled vodka
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Sliced cooked bratwurst links, cheese curds and small dill pickles
1. Using lemon wedges, moisten the rims of six highball glasses. Sprinkle salt and pepper on a plate; dip rims in mixture. Fill glasses with ice; set aside.
2. In a large pitcher, combine tomato juice, beer, vodka, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce; pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with skewers of bratwurst, cheese and pickles.
ALL-AMERICAN BLOODY MARY
Our version of this classic beverage blends your favorite regionally inspired garnishes. Let the good times roll!
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Wisconsin: If there’s one thing Wisconsinites love more than cheese, it’s cheese topping a two-bite bacon butter burger.
• Deviled egg
North Carolina: In true Tar Heel style, this diabolical delight is made with Mt. Olive brand sweet pickle relish.
• Beef stick
Texas: It’s what’s for dinner—or brunch. Savor this smoky treat from the Longhorn State.
• Old Bay seasoning
Maryland: Replace so-so celery salt on the rim with zesty Old Bay.
• Soft pretzel
New York: This tender twist is very big in the Big Apple.
• Dungeness crab claw
Washington: Take your drink from delicious to delectable by snapping up the sweetest meat in the Pacific Northwest.
TEST KITCHEN TIP
Highball glasses, sometimes also known as Collins glasses, are versatile and are great for serving many cocktails, sodas or beer. You can easily find them online or in most stores where glasses are sold.